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The banner looks great on your LinkedIn profile. Thanks for adding it!
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Great to see you being conversational and encouraging on your post: Is there a better word than 'audit' for accessibility testing audits?
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Thanks for sharing lots of job adverts in the MoT Slack.
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Thank you for going above and beyond in June 2025. Team MoT sees you and appreciates you. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.
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How do we cope with the increase in scope?
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Susanne Abdelrahman reality checks the growth in responsibility for QA/quality folks.
She also shares a helpful car analogy during her conversation with Rosie Sherry.
Susanne Abdelrahman: Wh...
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Thanks for sharing a job advert in the MoT Slack.
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Evaluate the pros and cons of low-code automation tools through a tester’s hands-on experience selecting a solution
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Thanks for encouraging Team MoT to make certificates visible on profiles.
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MoTaverse shines bright: Another record-breaking month for community stars!
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We just broke another record. In June 2025, the MoTaverse awarded 934 community stars. That's up nearly 21% from May! And this meant more stars for the same number of members. 171 in both June and ...
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Thanks for spotting an incorrect link on MoTaverse Weekly.
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Myself, Mariem and Ben in the Green Room before MoT Tunis Online.
Simon Tomes appears to be there in spirit!
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The Green Room before MoT Tunis
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Myself, Mariem and Ben in the Green Room before MoT Tunis Online.
Simon Tomes appears to be there in spirit!
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Measuring Commercial Impact at Scale at Canva
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Zero Trust Begins with Zero Shared Secrets
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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